Same goes for number of LLCs and what to fund them with, since bear in mind that CA tends to be more cumbersome and expensive to have LLCs than other states.California is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.

Its so the State can record the improvement and increase your property taxes .I make a great living redoing work done by hacks .

I am in California and my goals are to purchase out of state rentals.

I'm a first-time homebuyer interested in buying a house that's in a different state per the pictures online from the outside to the inside appears it to be in great condition ( great priceas well), however it's been on the market for 230 days. 

I want to get started investing in rental properties where I live (NY) before I venture out of state but I have 2 major concerns about NY: tenant laws and high prices.

Scour the state. 

I've been involved in many lease transactions, as well as managing properties occupied by both state and federal agencies.

I own a home that is rented by an Adult Family Group Home covered by a residential lease in my state due to our regulations.  

Your state statutes probably dictate the level of cleanliness a tenant has to apply at move-out.

My LCOL city is one frequently targeted by out of state investors and the good finds are snatched up within 24 hours of listing.My cousin is a part time real estate agent.